Andre Braugher's cause of death has been revealed.
According to Page Six, the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star died after a "months-long battle with lung cancer." Braugher had reportedly been diagnosed with the disease “a few months” before his death.
News of the actor's cause of death came after it was announced on Tuesday (December 12) that the two-time Emmy-award-winning actor passed away on Monday (December 11) following a "brief illness." He was 61.
Braugher starred in Brooklyn Nine-Nine for eight seasons, from 2013 until 2021. For his role as Captain Raymond Holt in the comedy series, he won two Critics Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and received four Emmy Award nominations. In 1998, Braugher won an Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton on Homicide: Life on Street. He won his second Emmy in 2006 for his role in the FX mini-series Thief.
Following news of Braugher's death, the actor's Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-stars took to social media to pay tribute to their late friend.
"Can't believe you're gone so soon," Terry Crews wrote on Instagram. "I'm honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon." He continued, "You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time. You showed me what a life well lived looks like. Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man. 😢❤️."
"So many wonderful stories will be told about Andre but for now, all my love goes to his wife Ami and his three boys, who he loved very much and flew back every weekend from the show to be with," Joe Lo Truglio captioned a photo of Braugher. "We all know how powerful an actor he was, but even more, Andre knew exactly well his most important role and was deeply proud of it. He spoke often about his sons, and knew how lucky he was to have Ami. I’m grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him. He was committed and passionate about the things he loved. And that voice. It laid anchor to the roughest of dialogue."
Truglio added, "What you probably don’t know is that Andre could sing too, and did often at lunch, belting bassy vocals from his dressing room to whatever new music he found. At first, it was odd because well…*it was Andre Braugher crooning at full volume from behind closed doors*…but then very quickly it made all the sense in the world because the man was so full of song and that’s why the world took notice. I miss him so much already. What an honor to work with a man who knew what it was really all about. I feel blessed and thankful. Miss you Capt Holt. Love, Porkchop.💔
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